Evaluate the Utility of 18FDG-PET as a Tool to Quantify Atherosclerotic Plaque (MK-0000-081 AM3)(COMPLETED)

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Effects of High Dose Statin Therapy on 18Fluorine Fluorodeoxyglucose (18FDG) Uptake in Arteries of Patients With Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the utility of 18Fluorine Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography (18FDG-PET) as a tool to quantify atherosclerotic plaque.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male or Female ages 30 to 80
• Participant is on a low dose statin for at least 6 weeks prior to screening or is statin-naive at screening

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participant has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B or C
• Participant uses illegal drugs
• Participant has Type I diabetes
• Participant has a history of claustrophobia